Routines for The Road Something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is the concept of home, of shelter, of refuge. The writing process helps me feel at home, but something about the structure that writing demands helps me to
2026 Notebook Check-in 1 About a year ago, I started journaling in a binder. I like writing in binders for many reasons, but principally because the pages lie flat and are easily archivable. Bound books symbol a type of permanence
My Pros and Cons List for Binder Journaling I’m feeling more reflective these days. With several life transitions, personal challenges and goals, I’m writing to work through it all. To accomodate my journaling habit, I’ve been playing around with journaling
Disengaging, Reengaging, and Prioritizing Life Balance. Mondays have been somewhat of a struggle for me. I try start my work day before 8 AM, but that sometimes feels impossible. I sit at my desk, stare at my notebooks, open my
Digital and analog dream journaling over the years. I journal about nearly everything that happens in my life. That includes any dreams I have that I find interesting. Because my journaling methods have changed over the years from being completely
You can certainly “just use Apple Notes” for internet-based referencing and writing. Here are some practical use cases. There’s a lot of talk about tools and note-taking in the creativity space. In effect, tools are just tools. They may help
A quick guide to focused meeting notes from a highly introverted academic. I often prefer writing over talking. That’s just who I am. But, in my day-to-day workflow, conversations are important. For example, meetings often require a lot of talking.
Some disadvantages about e-ink tablets and e-ink monitors for academic reading, writing, and note-taking. Are they worth your time? These days, we spend extended periods in front of a computer screen. Constant exposure to backlit devices can feel draining.
I manage my work schedule with three key tools: my task manager, note-taking app, and calendar. Without proper maintenance, my task list gets cluttered. I currently work as a postdoctoral research scientist who specializes in sleep research. There will